Summary You will serve as a LEAD POLICE OFFICER (Desk/Patrol Sergeant) in the Provost Marshal Office/Marine Corps Police Department of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR. Duties * You will instruct Field Training Officers (FTO), trainees and police officers on tasks and techniques and provide written instructions, reference materials and supplies; provide on-the-job training to new FTO's. * You will assist in planning and directing of watch activities; prepare absentee reports and watch schedules/lists. * You will receive reports, maintain desk journals, ensure accuracy of paperwork, maintain key control for buildings and vehicles, issue specialized equipment and checking detention cell. * You will distribute and balance the workload and rotations among FTOs and police officers; ensure work is finished by end of shift and work is performed according to guidelines. * You will monitor calls received, ensure appropriate number of vehicles are dispatched to crime/incident scene. Make on-the-spot decisions on out-of-the-ordinary incidents. * You will monitor field activities and provide technical guidance/assistance/instruction to police officers; provide technical advice/guidance to police officers on the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations. * You will inspect police activities aboard onboard installation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; inspect physical security of areas, evaluates situations and conditions, identifies deficiencies and recommend corrective actions. * You will check on work progress, review incident reports for accuracy; gather and compile statistical information that illustrates criminal activity/trend. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen.; pass a National Agency Check and local background check. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * This is a Department of Navy Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). Required to undergo pre-employment urinalysis requirements and sustainment drug testing. * Must meet medical standards for police officers in the DoD 6055.05M and NMCPHC-TM-OM 6260. Required to wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards per Marine Corps Orders/policies. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * The DON does not employ individuals for Law Enforcement Officer positions who have been convicted of a crime of domestic violence on or after 27 November 2002. You must submit DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms before appointment. * This position does not meet the definition of law enforcement officer (LEO) and is excluded from coverage as LEO or purposes of the Federal Retirement System Base Annuity IAW 5 CFR, Part 842, Subpart H. * You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. Must maintain program height and weight appearance standards. * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Must be 18 years of age or older prior to start of employment. Must be able to read, write and speak English. * Position requires the employee to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Employees are subjected to a pre-employment background check and ongoing background checks to affirm employability as a Police Officer. * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires rotating shift work. * Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below. * Must be able to use all police equipment, certify in the use of radar detection and alcohol detection equipment, field sobriety tests, expandable/collapsible baton and obtain certifications to accomplish the duties of a law enforcement officer. * Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and be able to maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator's license. * This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision. * Must pass a sanctioned physical agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic retests as required. * The incumbent must carry firearms and maintain proficiency in the use of assigned equipment. Must pass all weapons qualifications tests prior to assigned duties and responsibilities and pass all re-qualifications. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Specialized experience for this position is assisting in the planning and directing of watch activities, preparing absentee reports and watch schedules/lists; deploying police officers on motorized, bicycle, or walking patrols; directing police officers at fixed posts; controlling vehicle and personnel access to the installation; instructing field training officers; monitoring and maintaining criminal activity statistics; receiving reports, maintaining desk journals and ensuring accuracy of paperwork submitted. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/police-series-0083/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Additional Conditions of Employment: Employees are subjected to a pre-employment background check and ongoing background checks to affirm employability as a Police Officer. Employee is required to wear an assigned uniform and display official designated items or accessories to include additional required equipment. The employee must follow and adhere to applicable grooming standards for the installation. May be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the installation commander, in accordance with USMC and DoD policy. You may be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the installation and pass periodic re-tests as required. As first responders to chemical/biological at tacks must be able to train and wear personal protective equipment to include a mask, suit, boots and gloves. Education No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience at the GS-06 level or above. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rati